Check back in 2025 for all event details

We are delighted to have the support of Brancott Estate Vineyard who offer us their beautiful, off-road vineyard setting for the Harcourts Marlborough Kids Duathlon.

Brancott Estate Vineyard, 180 Brancott Road, Fairhall, Blenheim

The 2024 event is now done, please check back in 2025 for event dates and information. The Duathlon will operate regardless of weather conditions. The entry fee per child is payable upon registration. You must select what course you want your child to take part in. There are 3 options available this year.

Race 1

Run 1km | Bike 3km | Run 1km

Course is open to kids 6-18yrs. You are welcome to walk or run. Choose your course according to your age and fitness level. Please note that distances are approximate.

Race 2

Run 2km | Bike 5.5km | Run 1km

Course is open to kids 6-18yrs. You are welcome to walk or run. Choose your course according to your age and fitness level. Please note that distances are approximate.

Beat the Bear

500m walk/run

Course is open to kids 4-7yrs. Parents are welcome to join their child on this one if they wish to support and encourage

Before the event

Race Number Collection

We recommend you collect your race number and t-shirt (if you ordered one) before the day, as it will be very busy at the venue.

Race numbers and t-shirts will be available at Bike Fit Marlborough,  24 Market Street, Blenheim on Friday 18th October between 8:30am - 5pm and Saturday 19th October between 9:30am – 2pm and at the venue on Sunday 20th October between 8:30am – 9am.

Start times

Race 1 will start promptly at 9:30am, Race 2 from 10:15am (or when everyone has finished Race 1). We ask that everyone please be present for the briefing which starts at 9:15am at the finish area

All bikes must be ready and in transition by 9.00 am

Drinks and water

To minimise waste and our environmental impact, please bring your own reusable drink bottle. There will be water available to refill your bottle on site.

T Shirts

The 2024 collectors t-shirt is available in sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, adult medium and adults large. T-shirts must be pre-ordered and paid at time of entry. T-shirt orders are not available after 29th September 2024. We are not able to refund any entry fees after the closing date or t-shirt payments after 29th September 2024.

Entries close

14th October 2024.  No entries on the day. Entries are strictly limited to 500 and will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

Race briefing and rules

Briefing starts at 9:15am at the Finish area. All participants are eligible for the major spot prizes of a bike and helmet from bike fit. Every race number will go into the draw that we do on the day but participants must be present at prize giving to claim them.

A list of other spot prize winners will be displayed and prizes available for collection at the registration tent. Late entries (after 14th October) are not eligible for minor spot prizes, sorry.

A full list of our terms and conditions can be found here

Good luck!